Slow Cooked Red Wine Pot Roast

Slow Cooked Red Wine Pot Roast

This Slow Cooked Red Wine Pot Roast a holiday staple in our home. My Aunt Debbie sent me this recipe a few years ago and we absolutely LOVE it. I love cooking with wine – the smell of it reminds me of my grandmothers home when we would go for dinner. AH, isn’t it cool how we relate the delicious smells of a home cooked meal to great memories? I did not adapt this one too much because the original is so wonderful – I did simplify it a little bit though and HAD to make sure I have it in my recipe catalog because it is a must-have at Christmas (and upon request from ‘The Greek’ himself).

Each year, we invite my side of the family over a couple nights before Christmas for dinner. This is what I have served for the last few years and it is a hit each time!I thoroughly enjoy cooking for my family, especially when it is super simple! I started browning the meat before my family woke up and had it in the slow cooker by the time Basili left for work. The house was already smelling like Christmas when he left for the day and I could see his mouth watering! 🙂 I usually serve this roast with a side of seasoned roasted potatoes and asparagus. 2 BIG thumbs up from the entire family on this one! A perfect recipe for a cool Autumn day, as well!

I have on here that it serves 8 people – this fed 6 adults and a child last year and there were leftovers.

Slow Cooked Red Wine Pot Roast

2015-07-30 16:19:28

Serves 8

A holiday favorite in our home! This recipe makes its way to our table each year and is always a huge hit with our family and guests!

1 cup dry red wine (I go with whatever is on hand that I enjoy, Cabernet, Merlot or Shiraz)

1 (28oz) can diced tomatoes, drained

Flat leaf parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Pat beef dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper

In a 12" skillet, heat oil and add beef. Brown each side of the roast, about 10 minutes, transfer meat to slow cooker

While beef browns, place carrots in the bottom of the slow cooker

Add onions, garlic and thyme to the same skillet. Cook until golden and stir often, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook 3 minutes more. Stir and scrape the browned bits. Pour over the meat in the slow cooker

Add tomatoes over top and cover with lid.

Cook on low for 10 hours

To Serve

Transfer beef to serving platter and slice meat across the grain. Arrange with carrots and onions.